Evolution MCQs | NCERT Biology Chapter 6 | for NEET Exam
Chapter-wise Multiple Choice Questions on 'Evolution' for NEET UG Examination, based on NCERT Biology Class-12 (Chapter 6) with Answer Key and Solutions.
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Read the book NCERT Biology class-12 (chapter- 6): Evolution from here.
1. Question
Which of the following had smallest brain capacity?
Modern man
Java man
Neanderthal man
Homo habilis
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2. Question
Homologous structures are a result of:
Divergent evolution
Convergent evolution
Stabilizing selection
Artificial selection
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3. Question
The study of history of life forms on earth is called?
Zoology
Microbiology
Exobiology
Evolutionary biology
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4. Question
Which scientist had said that evolution of life forms had occured but driven by use and disuse of organs:
Lamarck
Hugo de vries
S.L. miller
A.I. oparin
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5. Question
Which one of the following factors are known to affect hardy-weinberg equilibrium:
Gene migration
Mutation
Natural selection
All of these
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6. Question
Select the correct option for the given diagram:
A–Lemur
A–Anteater
C–Wolf
D–Bobcat
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7. Question
Statement -I: Early greek thinkers thought units of life called spores were transferred to different planets including earth.
Statement-II: For a long time it was also believed that life comes out of decaying and rotting matter like straw, mud etc. this was the theory of spontaneous generation.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
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8. Question
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: When Darwin spoke of the struggle for existence and survival of the fittest in Natures he was convinced that interspecific competition is a potent force in organic evolution.
Statement II: The abingdon tortoise in galapagos islands became extinct within a decade after goats were introduced on the island, apparently due to the greater browsing efficiency of the goats.
Choose the correct answer from the option given below.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
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9. Question
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Evolution by natural selection, in a true sense would have started when cellular forms of life with difference in metabolic capability originated on earth.
Statement II : When more than one adaptive radiation appeared to have occurred in an isolated geographical area (representing different habitats), one can call this convergent evolution.
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
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10. Question
In which type of natural selection more individuals acquire peripheral character value at both ends of the distribution curve:
Disruptive
Stabilising
Directional
None
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11. Question
The sea weeds and few plants existed probably around ________:
Fill in the blanks in the sentence
350 mya
320 mya
500 mya
100 mya
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12. Question
Select the correct match:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| A. Mutation | I. Darwin |
| B. Natural selection | II. Random and directionless |
| C. Big bang theory | III. Stanley Miller |
| D. Simulation experiment | IV. Origin of universe |
A–II, B– I, C–III, D–IV
A–IV, B– II, C–I, D–III
A–I, B– III, C–II, D–IV
A–II, B– I, C–IV, D–III
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13. Question
The bones of forelimbs of whale, bat, cheetah and man are similar in structure, because:
one organism has given rise to another
they share a common ancestor
they perform the same function
they have chemical dissimilarities
